Bayern Munich vs PSG: Which is the better team in EA FC 25?

The upcoming FC Bayern Munich vs PSG fixture in the UEFA Champions League on November 21, 2024, has fans excited. The clash is expected to be thrilling given their rosters and the fact that they desperately need points in the competition, especially the French side. While the better club will be determined in a few days, to make an EA FC 25-based comparison, their player ratings need to be considered.

This article reviews Bayern Munich and PSG's default starting XI squad ratings and Player Roles to determine the better team in the game.

---

FC Bayern Munich vs PSG: A comparison of the two European clubs in EA FC 25

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Starting XI comparison (Image via EA Sports)

Bayern Munich uses a 4-2-3-1 Wide formation in EA FC 25. Leading the German club's attack is Harry Kane (65 Pace, 93 Shooting), with Jamal Musiala (84 Pace, 81 Shooting, 90 Dribbling) behind him as a Center Attacking Midfielder.

PSG is setup in a 4-3-3 formation in EA FC 25, featuring Randal Kolo Muani (90 Pace, 80 Shooting) as Striker, Bradley Barcola (88 Pace, 74 Shooting, 81 Dribbling) as Left Winger, and Ousmane Dembele (92 Pace, 75 Shooting, 88 Dribbling) as Right Winger.

Bayern doesn't have wingers in its default setup but includes wide options in Kingsley Coman (89 Pace, 75 Shooting, 87 Dribbling) and Leroy Sane (90 Pace, 83 Shooting, 86 Dribbling) as Left and Right Midfielders, respectively.

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Striker cards (Images via EA Sports)

The rest of Bayern's midfield consists of two Center Defensive Midfielders – Palhinha (72 Passing, 85 Defending, 90 Physicality) and Joshua Kimmch (88 Passing, 81 Defending, 77 Physicality).

PSG's midfield in EA FC 25 features Fabian Ruiz (80 Passing, 80 Dribbling) and Joao Neves (75 Passing, 80 Dribbling) as Center Midfielders, and Vitinha (84 Passing, 73 Defending, 68 Physicality) as the Center Defensive Midfielder.

Both teams field a four-player backline. On Bayern's side are Alphonso Davies (95 Pace, 84 Dribbling, 72 Defending) as Left Back, Konrad Laimer (80 Pace, 77 Dribbling, 82 Defending) as Right Back, and Dayot Upamecano (81 Defending) with Kim Min Jae (85 Defending) in the Center Back role.

PSG have Nuno Mendes (89 Pace, 82 Dribbling, 78 Defending), Achraf Hakimi (91 Pace, 80 Dribbling, 75 Defending), Marquinhos (89 Defending), and Lucas Hernandez (84 Defending), respectively.

Bayern Munich's Goalkeeper in EA FC 25 is Manuel Neuer (86 Overall) while PSG's is Gianluigi Donnarumma (89 Overall).

---

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Player Roles

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Player Role comparison (Image via EA Sports)

FC IQ Player Roles are used for assigning tactical duties to each player. One can be considered a great fit for a particular Player Role if they have a + or ++.

The image above shows that PSG has nine players in its default starting XI with either a Player Role+ or ++, while Bayern has eight. As such, both clubs appear to be similar tactically.

---

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Final verdict

Bayern Munich and PSG appear well-matched tactically in EA FC 25, but the former has more players with better ratings in departments integral to their positions and roles, giving them an edge.

Although the latter's attack has speed, which is highly beneficial in the game, it lacks the finishing touch that Bayern possesses. Additionally, the German club can bring pace from wide areas with Sane and Coman, and hence, can be considered the better team in the game.

---

Check out more related articles:

• How to build the best Bayern-PSG squads in Ultimate Team
• Croatia vs Portugal: Which is the better team?
• All Title Update 5 patch notes
• EA FC 25 TOTW 10 revealed